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This chapter describes the current state of usability in Israel. It provides a history of activities and covers the unique perspectives and problems relating to the country. In addition to reviewing academic and industrial activities some sample projects are highlighted.
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Eliav, O., Sharon, T. (2011). Usability in Israel. In: Douglas, I., Liu, Z. (eds) Global Usability. Human-Computer Interaction Series. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-304-6_10
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